What is FEI Canada?€¦ · What is FEI Canada? Financial Executives International Canada (FEI...

What is FEI Canada?Financial Executives International Canada (FEI Canada) is the all-industry professional membership association for senior financial executives. With eleven chapters across Canada and 2,000 members, FEI Canada provides professional development, thought leadership and advocacy services to its members. The association membership, which consists of Chief Financial Officers, Audit Committee Directors and senior executives in the Finance, Controller, Treasury and Taxation functions, represents a significant number of Canada’s leading and most influential corporations.

Further information can be found at www.feicanada.org

Why Participate?FEI Canada’s 2011 annual conference offers an exceptional opportunity for national exposure and one-on-one networking with over 300 senior financial executives. Conference attendees are key decision-makers, with the power to make strategic business and purchasing decisions for their organizations. Showcase your products and services, and take the opportunity to build relationships with Canada’s financial leaders. The FEI Canada conference is in high demand, with limited sponsorship opportunities and exhibit space. You are encouraged to sign up early!

Contact: Don Comish | 416 366 3007 ext. 5108 | [email protected]

Want to discuss sponsor / exhibitor opportunities?

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Most of our sponsors and exhibitors return year after year, which is a true testimonial to the value of participating at our annual conference. Last year’s participants included:

8760 Group ACCAAonAmerican Express BMO Financial GroupBrendan MooreCanadian Institute of Chartered AccountantsCanadian Western Bank/Valiant TrustCeredian Canada LtdCertified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA)Clarity SystemsCMA Canada (Certified Management Accountants) Cognition LLPCresaPartnersCustom House, A Western Union CompanyDavid Aplin RecruitingEnergy Advantage Inc.GowlingsGrant Thornton

IBM Global ServicesJameson BankKnightsbridgeKPMG LLPMarsh CanadaMeyers Norris Penny LLPMicrosoft Canada Inc.MicroStrategy CanadaRobert Half Management ResourcesRSD Solutions Inc.Ryan Property Tax ServicesSAP Canada Inc.Standard & Poor’sTata Consultancy ServicesTekaraTowers WatsonVaricentVeracap Corporate Finance Limited

National Strategic Partners

Sponsorship OpportunitiesSILVER $4,000 - $6,000 - As a Silver Sponsor you are recognized as a major sponsor of the conference.

Benefits:• One complimentary conference registration• Logo recognition on the FEI Canada website• Logo recognition in the Preliminary and Onsite Conference Programs• Logo displayed prominently on conference signage• Insertion of promotional material in the conference registration bag• Delegate list, provided after the April 30th early bird registration cut-off, and final delegate list provided post conference*

Breakfast - June 9 $ 4,000Breakfast - June 10 $ 4,000Golfers and Early Arrival Breakfast - June 8 $ 5,000Marketing Materials – Preliminary Program $ 5,000Exhibit Hall Draw Prize $ 5,000Transportation Services $ 5,000Destination Walking Map $ 5,000Attendee Hotel Room Drop $ 6,000Hotel Key Card (custom branded) $ 6,000New Member Reception $ 6,000Onsite Mini Conference Program $ 6,000

GOLD $7,000 - $17,000 – As a Gold Sponsor, you will enjoy high level recognition and visibility.

Benefits:• Two complimentary conference registration• Logo recognition on the FEI Canada website• Logo recognition in the Preliminary and Onsite Conference Programs• Logo displayed prominently on conference signage• Insertion of promotional material in the conference registration bag• Delegate list, provided after the April 30th early bird registration cut-off, and final delegate list provided post conference*

Badge Lanyards (co-branded) $ 8,000Conference Coffee Breaks $ 9,000Registrant Gift $10,000

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Registration Bags & Water Bottle (co-branded) $10,000Breakfast Seminars (4 available) $10,000 (each)Early Arrival Reception - June 7 $10,000Internet Café and Lounge $10,000Executive Note Pads $10,000Exhibit Hall Networking Lunch - June 9 $12,000Gala Dinner (co-sponsored) - June 9 $15,000 (each)

PLATINUM - $18,000 and over - As a Platinum sponsor, you are recognized as an elite supporter of the conference.

Benefits:• Three complimentary conference registration• One exhibit booth• Opportunity to make brief remarks at the sponsored event• Reserved table seating at the Closing Lunch (conference registration or tickets required for table guests)• Logo recognition on the FEI Canada website• Logo recognition in the Preliminary and Onsite Conference Programs• Logo displayed prominently on conference signage• Insertion of promotional material in the conference registration bag• Delegate list, provided after the April 30th early bird registration cut-off, and final delegate list provided post conference*

Conference Opening Reception – June 8 $18,000Closing Keynote Luncheon – June 10 $18,000Conference Golf Tournament – June 8 $22,000

* Based on privacy law restrictionsNote: HST of 13% will be added to all of the above.




Exhibitor OpportunitiesExhibit booths will once again be set in high traffic areas conducive to networking and providing maximum exposure for your organization. Activities taking place in the exhibit hall will include the Opening Reception, networking breaks, and the Thursday lunch.

Booth includes:• 10‘ Wide X 8’ Deep Booth space• 8’ high draped back wall and 3’ high side rails.• One (1) 6’ skirted table and two (2) chairs

Exhibitor benefits:• One (1) complimentary registration (includes meals, reception, sessions, and conference materials).• Two (2) booth personnel passes (does not include meals and conference materials).• Reduced rate of $700 per person for additional full participants (includes meals, sessions and conference materials).• Recognition in conference promotional material and website.• Insertion of promotional material in the conference registration bag.• Delegate list, provided after the April 30th early bird registration cut-off, and final delegate list provided post conference.

Booth Pricing:• Single Booth - $5,300 (with one (1) full complimentary registration).• Single Booth - $6,000 (with two (2) full complimentary registrations).• Double Booth - $9,600 (with two (2) complimentary registrations and four booth personnel passes).

Set Up/Dismantle:• Exhibitor move-in begins Wednesday, June 8th and all exhibits must be completely installed by 3:00 pm. • Exhibits will be dismantled on Friday, June 10th, starting no earlier than 11:00 am.• Shipment and installation detail will be provided by the Exhibit Hall management organization early in 2011.




Exhibit Hall Hours:

Wednesday, June 8, 2011 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Opening Reception

Thursday, June 9, 20118:00 am – 9:00 am Conference Breakfast10:45 am – 11:15 am Networking Break 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm Networking Luncheon 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Networking Break

Friday, June 10, 20118:00 am – 9:00 am Conference Breakfast10:45 am – 11:15 am Networking BreakBooth personnel are encouraged to take their breaks and meals while attendees are at sessions.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMANDAt this year’s conference we will once again include the Exhibit Hall Passport Draw, which is an initiative designed to encourage an even greater number of FEI Canada Members to visit the exhibit booths. Members will have their individual passport marked as they visit each booth. Completed passports will be collected and at the Closing Lunch a draw will be held with the winner receiving a cash prize.

NEWThis year we will be permitting each exhibitor to include a company description (100 words maximum) and contact information, in our Onsite Conference Program. Your company description and contact listing must accompany your signed contract.

We are also offering additional conference promotional opportunities in our onsite conference program. Get your company’s message in front of attendees with one of these ad insertions.

• Full-page, four-colour (2 available) - $800 (each)• Half-page, four-colour (4 available) - $550 (each)

GENERAL INFORMATIONHotel Accommodations: A block of rooms have been reserved at the Westin Ottawa hotel, at a group rate starting at $264.00. Reservations received after the cut-off date of May 6, 2011 (or if the group rate sells out early) will be on a space and rate availability basis. When making your reservations, please indicate that you are an attendee of the FEI Canada Conference.To make a reservation call 1-800-937-8461.




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TorontoCalgary

VancouverQuebec

EdmontonAtlantic Provinces

Southern Golden HorseshoeWinnipeg

National Capital RegionSouth Western Ontario

Regina

Life RetiredCareer Services

RetiredEntrepreneur

ComplimentaryAcademic

CATEGORY OF MEMBERSHIP

CHAPTER BREAKDOWN

FEI Canada Membership Demographics

667305

264203

133

9164555350

109

0 200 400 600 800




TITLE/JOB FUNCTION


56.23%22.85%

11.01%

4.78%5.12%

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ControllerTreasurer/Director of Finance

Other ***Retired/No position listedCFO, EVP, SVP Finance





CORPORATE STRUCTURE

Public 42%

Private 41%

Crown Corps, Education, Gov., Income Trust 10%

Not‐for‐pro�t 7%

$50 million ‐ $499 million,

34.48%

Less than $50 Million, 32.64%

$500 million +,

32.87% ANNUAL GROSS REVENUE

Exhibitor Terms & Conditions1. Management. The word “Management” as used herein shall mean Management as specified in the contract, or its officers or committees or agents or employees or sponsors acting for it in the management of the Exposition.

2. Eligible Exhibits. Management has sole right to determine the eligibility of any company or product for inclusion in the Exposition.

3. Contractor Services and Information. Management has, in the best interest of the exhibitors, selected certain firms to serve as official contractors to provide various services to exhibitors. It is further agreed that the exhibitor will abide by and comply with rules and regulations concerning local unions having agreements with the exposition facility or with authorized contractors employed by Management. Complete information, instructions and schedule of prices regarding drayage, labor for erecting and dismantling, electrical work, furniture, cleaning, etc., will be included in the Exhibitor Service Manual.

4. Booth Construction and Arrangement. Exhibits shall be so arranged as not to obstruct the general view, or hide the exhibits of others. Plans for specially-built displays not in accordance with regulations are to be submitted to Management for approval in writing before construction is ordered. Complete information regarding booth height regulations will be included in the Exhibitor Service Manual.

5. Decoration. Management shall have full discretion and authority in the placing, arrangement, and appearance of all items displayed by exhibitor, and may require the replacing, rearrangement, or redecorating of any item or of any booth, and no liability shall attach to Management for costs that may devolve upon exhibitor thereby. Exhibitors building special background or side dividers must make certain that the surfaces of such dividers are finished in such a manner as not to be unsightly to exhibitors in adjoining booths. If such surfaces remain unfinished 3 hours prior to the opening of the Exposition, Management shall authorize the official decorator to effect the necessary finishing and exhibitor must pay all charges involved thereby.

6. Installation & Display Removal. It is explicitly agreed by the exhibitor that in the event the exhibitor fails to install its products in its exhibit space, or fails to pay the space rental at the time specified, Management shall have the right to take possession of said space and lease same or any part thereof to such parties and upon such terms and conditions as it may deem proper. No exhibitor shall have the right prior to closing of the exposition to pack or remove article on exhibit without permission from and approval in writing from Management.

7. Use of Exhibit Space. Exhibitors agree not to assign or sublet any space allotted to them without written consent of Management or to display or advertise goods other than those manufactured or carried by them in the regular course of business.

8. Restrictions. Management reserves the right to restrict or remove exhibits which are objectionable because of noise, glaring or flashing lights, method of operation, or any other reason, and also to prohibit or evict any exhibit which, in the opinion of Management may detract from the general character of the Exposition. This reservation includes persons, things, conduct, printed matter or anything Management judges to be objectionable. Neon and other gas-based signs are prohibited. Flashing signs must be approved in advance, in writing, by Management. Exhibitor agrees to change the wording of any sign deemed by Management to be not in the best interest of the exposition. Sound amplifying devices may be operated only at levels not objectionable to adjoining exhibitors. Noisy or obstructive exhibits or activities producing objectionable noise or odors are prohibited. In the event of such restriction or eviction, Management is not liable for any refund of any amount paid hereunder. Demonstrations must be so located that crowds collected will be within the exhibitor’s space and not blocking aisle or neighboring exhibits. The exhibitor agrees to grant Management the right to use photographs taken at the exposition in future promotion of the exhibit.




Exhibitor Terms & Conditions9. Attendance. Management shall have sole control over admission policies at all times.

10. Exhibitor Activities. Exhibitor agrees not to schedule or conduct any pre, during or post outside activity including, but not limited to, receptions, seminars, symposiums and hospitality suites that are in conflict with the official program of the Conference and Exposition, whether such activities are held at or away from the Hotel and/or Exposition Facility, except with written approval of Management. Distribution of advertising material and exhibitor publications of any sort shall be restricted to the exhibitor’s booth. Exhibitors may not share nor sublet any of their exhibit space to any other organization. Exhibitors shall make available advertising material for insertion in conference attendee registration kits.

11. Responsibility. If the exhibitor fails to comply in any respect with the terms of this agreement, Management shall have the right, without notice to the exhibitor, to offer said space to another exhibitor, or to use said space in any other manner, but this shall not be construed as affecting the responsibility of the exhibitor to pay the full amount specified by the contract.

12. Compliance. The exhibitor assumes all responsibility for compliance with all pertinent ordinances, regulations and codes of duly authorized local, provincial and federal governing bodies concerning fire, safety, and health, together with the rules and regulations of the operators and/or owners of the property wherein the exhibit is held. Federal, Provincial and City laws must be strictly observed. Cloth decorations must be flameproof. Wiring must comply with fire department and underwriters’ rules. Under no circumstances may the weight of any equipment or exhibit material exceed the hall’s maximum floor load. Exhibitor accepts full and sole responsibility for any injury or damage to property or persons resulting from failure, knowingly or otherwise to distribute the load of his exhibit material in conformity with the maximum floor load specifications.

13. Liability and Insurance.a. The Exhibitor agrees to maintain adequate insurance to fully protect FEI and its co-sponsors, FEI’s service contractors and the exhibit facility from any and all claims, arising from your activities including, but not limited to, the installation, operation and dismantling of your display. This includes claims under the Worker’s Compensation Act or for personal injury, death, or for damage to property. You understand that neither FEI nor the hotel maintains insurance covering the Exhibitor’s property and it is the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor to obtain such insurance.b. You are responsible for any and all damages caused by you or your employees. The exhibitor agrees to protect, defend and hold harmless FEI from any liability for loss or damage of any kind, which you may directly or indirectly cause.

14. Cancellation or Termination of Exposition. In the event that the premises or part thereof where the Exposition is to be held shall, in the sole determination of Management, become unfit or unavailable for occupancy, or shall be substantially interfered with, by reason of picketing, strike, embargo, injunction, act of war, act of God, fire or state of emergency declared by any government agency or by reason of any municipal, provincial or federal law or regulation or by reason of any other occurrence beyond the control of Management, Management may cancel or terminate the exposition. In the event of such cancellation or termination, the exhibitor waives any and all claims the exhibitor might have against Management for damages or expenses and agrees to accept in complete settlement and discharge of all claims against Management the exhibitors pro-rata share of the total amount paid by all exhibitors less all costs and expenses incurred by Management in connection with the Exposition including a reserve for future claims and expenses in connection therewith. In case Management shall for any reason other than stated above determine to cancel or terminate the exposition, the exhibitor waives all claims the exhibitor might have against Management for damages or expenses and agrees to accept in complete satisfaction and discharge of all claims against Management a refund of all amounts paid by the exhibitor to Management in accordance with this agreement.




Exhibitor Terms & Conditions15. Security. Show Management will provide perimeter guard service during the hours the exhibit area is open and closed; however, the exhibitor is solely and fully responsible for their own exhibit material and booth contents, and should insure their exhibit against loss or damage from any cause whatsoever. All property of an Exhibitor is understood to remain in their care, custody and control in transit to or from within the confines of the exhibit hall. Exhibitors are encouraged to have guards or security and should insure their property at their own costs and expense.

16. Cancellation. In the event of a cancellation of exhibit space by Exhibitor, Show Management shall retain, as a cancellation fee, all amounts paid by the Exhibitor (and due from it) up to the time of cancellation pursuant to the billing and payment provisions on the front hereof. Cancellation fees cannot be applied toward exhibit space at other shows or advertisement. All cancellations must be in writing. Booth size reductions constitute a cancellation of contract, and all cancellation rules apply. In the event Exhibitor has no representation on the Show floor by the stated move in date, Show Management reserves the right to re-sell the exhibit space or to move another exhibitor into that space. Show Management shall not be liable for non-delivery of exhibit space for any cause beyond its control, including without limitation, the facility in which the Show is to be held being damaged or destroyed, acts or regulations of any government authority, strikes or any act of God, or the postponement or cancellation of the Show for any reason. Show Management will, however, in the event of its not being able to hold the Show for any of these reasons, reimburse Exhibitor on a pro-rata basis on any amount paid, less any and all expenses incurred by Show Management, including but not limited to, rent, advertising, salaries, and operating costs.

17. Amendment to Rules. Management reserves the right to interpret, amend and enforce these regulations as it deems proper to assure the success of the exposition.

18. Music Licensing. It is the responsibility of Exhibitors using live or recorded music to acquire required licenses and/or permissions and to pay SOCAN fees and any other applicable fees. Exhibitor shall in advance obtain all necessary licenses and/or permissions to perform said music and exhibitor shall, upon request, provide FEI Canada with a copy of same.




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